BorlandTalk.com Borland discussion newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Install dir for vista          BorlandTalk.com Forum Index -> Delphi Thirdparty Tools (General) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message lior ilan Guest Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 10:47 pm    Post subject: Install dir for vista Using Delphi 7 InstallShield Express, How should I set [INSTALLDIR] parameter ? Before Vista I used to set it to [ProgramFilesFolder]. Should it now be set to [AppDataFolder] or [CommonAppDataFolder] or something else ? Thanks in advance Back to top Bob S Guest Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 11:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Install dir for vista "lior ilan" <lior-ilan (AT) winint (DOT) com> wrote: Quote: Using Delphi 7 InstallShield Express, How should I set [INSTALLDIR] parameter ? Before Vista I used to set it to [ProgramFilesFolder]. Should it now be set to [AppDataFolder] or [CommonAppDataFolder] or something else ? Thanks in advance See: Creating Windows Vista Ready Applications with Delphi Update - January 2007 http://www.installationexcellence.com/articles/VistaWithDelphi/Index.html Back to top Remy Lebeau (TeamB) Guest Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 12:43 am    Post subject: Re: Install dir for vista "lior ilan" <lior-ilan (AT) winint (DOT) com> wrote in message news:46434c4b (AT) newsgroups (DOT) borland.com... Quote: Using Delphi 7 InstallShield Express, How should I set [INSTALLDIR] parameter ? Before Vista I used to set it to [ProgramFilesFolder]. You should still be able to install programs to that folder. You just need admins rights to do so. Quote: Should it now be set to [AppDataFolder] or [CommonAppDataFolder] or something else ? Those are user-specific folders. Those are where you shoud be storing data/config files, but there is nothing wrong with putting the program itself in the ProgramFilesFolder still, if the OS allows it. Gambit Back to top Larry Maturo Guest Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 3:13 am    Post subject: Re: Install dir for vista I'm pretty sure it's not a problem for .msi files, but it might need elevated privelegs for .exes. -- Larry Maturo "Remy Lebeau (TeamB)" <no.spam (AT) no (DOT) spam.com> wrote in message news:464375b7$1 (AT) newsgroups (DOT) borland.com... Quote: "lior ilan" <lior-ilan (AT) winint (DOT) com> wrote in message news:46434c4b (AT) newsgroups (DOT) borland.com... Using Delphi 7 InstallShield Express, How should I set [INSTALLDIR] parameter ? Before Vista I used to set it to [ProgramFilesFolder]. You should still be able to install programs to that folder. You just need admins rights to do so. Should it now be set to [AppDataFolder] or [CommonAppDataFolder] or something else ? Those are user-specific folders. Those are where you shoud be storing data/config files, but there is nothing wrong with putting the program itself in the ProgramFilesFolder still, if the OS allows it. Gambit Back to top Remy Lebeau (TeamB) Guest Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 3:59 am    Post subject: Re: Install dir for vista "Larry Maturo" <lmaturo (AT) imceda (DOT) com> wrote in message news:46439914 (AT) newsgroups (DOT) borland.com... Quote: I'm pretty sure it's not a problem for .msi files, but it might need elevated privelegs for .exes. An installer/uninstaller EXE that does not have a suitable manifest to require admin rights is automatically marked for elevation if it is run by a lower-privileged user and if the EXE matches the criteria for Vista's new Installer Detection system. Gambit Back to top lior ilan Guest Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 3:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Install dir for vista The program need to pass the "Certified for Windows Vista" test. Since program files directory isn't the preffered directory for standart users, what InstallShield destination folder should it be ? Mybe [PersonalFolder] ? Back to top Matthew Jones Guest Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 11:26 am    Post subject: Re: Install dir for vista I think it would defeat the purpose of restricting access to Program Files if people then get to install apps in other places. I'd just go with Program files and let the user have to be an admin so that you don't defeat any security that may be in place. /Matthew Jones/ Back to top Malcolm Cheyne Guest Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 4:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Install dir for vista I just installed a program on Vista (not my program) and when it ran it looked for the BDE (which was not installed - new system). I downloaded and installed the Borland BDE into where ever it defaulted to and re-ran the original program. It again gave me an error message. A quick look on the programmers FAQ page for Vista problems showed the following "Right mouse click on the desktop icon and select 'Run as Administrator' ". This solved the problem. Unfortunately, the user will have to do this everytime they run the program. I'm sure he/she will get used to it. As far as trying to defeat the security that MS has put in place with Vista, we may be making a rod for our own back. I think MS knows more about Vista than all of us (at least I hope so ) -- Malcolm Townsville, Australia "lior ilan" <lior-ilan (AT) winint (DOT) com> wrote in message news:46484164$1 (AT) newsgroups (DOT) borland.com... Quote: there is nothing wrong with putting the program itself in the ProgramFilesFolder still, if the OS allows it. The program need to pass the "Certified for Windows Vista" test. Since program files directory isn't the preffered directory for standart users,what InstallShield destination folder should it be ? Mybe [PersonalFolder] ? Back to top lior ilan Guest Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 5:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Install dir for vista Quote: there is nothing wrong with putting the program itself in the ProgramFilesFolder still, if the OS allows it. The program need to pass the "Certified for Windows Vista" test. Since program files directory isn't the preffered directory for standart users,what InstallShield destination folder should it be ? Mybe [PersonalFolder] ? Back to top Stephen Quinn Guest Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 3:03 am    Post subject: Re: Install dir for vista Malcolm Quote: 'Run as Administrator' ". This solved the problem. Unfortunately, the user will have to do this everytime they run the program. I'm sure he/she will get used to it. BDE tries to create the file - PDOXUSRS.NET in the root of C:\ changing the path/parameter via BDEAdministrator would *probably* allow you to run the app without Admin priviledges on Vista -- CYA Steve Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         BorlandTalk.com Forum Index -> Delphi Thirdparty Tools (General) All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum C++ Builder Newsgroups----------------C++ BuilderC++ Builder (ActiveX)C++ Builder (Announcements)C++ Builder (Command Line Tools)C++ Builder DatabasesC++ Builder Databases (ADO)C++ Builder Databases (Desktop)C++ Builder Databases (InterBase Express)C++ Builder Databases (Multi-Tier)C++ Builder Databases (SQL Servers)C++ Builder (Graphics)C++ Builder (IDE)C++ Builder (Internet)C++ Builder (Internet Socket)C++ Builder (Internet Web)C++ Builder (Jobs)C++ Builder (Language)C++ Builder (Language C++)C++ Builder (Compatibility with MFC)C++ Builder (Native API)C++ Builder (Non-Technical)C++ Builder (Students)C++ Builder (Third Party Tools)C++ Builder (Upgrade)C++ Builder (VCL)C++ Builder (VCL Components Usage)C++ Builder (VCL Components Development)C++ Builder (VCL Usage)C++ Builder (WinAPI)C++ Builder Installation Delphi Newsgroups----------------Delphi (General)Delphi ActiveX Controls UsageDelphi ActiveX Controls DevelopmentDelphi As400Delphi DatabasesDelphi Databases (ADO)Delphi Databases (dbExpress)Delphi Databases (Desktop)Delphi Databases (InterBase Express)Delphi Databases (Multi-Tier)Delphi Databases (SQL Servers)Delphi DeploymentDelphi GraphicsDelphi IDEDelphi InternationalizationDelphi InternetDelphi Internet Isapi-WebBrokerDelphi Internet WebSnapDelphi Internet WinsockDelphi JobsDelphi Language BASMDelphi Language ObjectPascalDelphi Model Driven Architecture (General)Delphi Model Driven Architecture (Third Party)Delphi MultimediaDelphi Native APIDelphi Non-TechnicalDelphi ObjectPascalDelphi OLE AutomationDelphi OO designDelphi OpenToolsAPIDelphi Reporting-ChartingDelphi RTLDelphi StudentsDelphi TeamSourceDelphi Thirdparty ToolsDelphi Thirdparty Tools (General)Delphi Thirdparty Tools (IntraWeb)Delphi Thirdparty Tools (RaveReports)Delphi UpgradeDelphi VCLDelphi VCL ComponentsDelphi VCL Components UsingDelphi VCL Components WritingDelphi WebServices SOAPDelphi WinAPIDelphi XMLDelphi Installationcomp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.misccomp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.usagecomp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.writingcomp.lang.pascal.delphi.databasescomp.lang.pascal.delphi.misccomp.sources.delphi JBuilder Newsgroups----------------JBuilderJBuilder AnnouncementsJBuilder Applet IssuesJBuilder As400JBuilder CompilerJBuilder CORBA/RMIJBuilder DatabasesJBuilder DB SwingJBuilder DebuggerJBuilder DeploymentJBuilder DocumentationJBuilder EnterpriseJBuilder HandheldJBuilder IDEJBuilder JavaJBuilder JavaAPIJBuilder Java LanguageJBuilder Java SwingJBuilder Java BeansJBuilder Java Beans UsageJBuilder Java Beans DevelopmentJBuilder JBCLJBuilder JDataStoreJBuilder JobsJBuilder LinuxJBuilder MacintoshJBuilder & MobileSetJBuilder MultiLingual AppsJBuilder Non-TechnicalJBuilder OpenToolsJBuilder Servlets (JSP)JBuilder StudentsJBuilder Team DevelopmentJBuilder Thirdparty ToolsJBuilder UpgradeJBuilder Installation InterBase Newsgroups----------------InterBaseInterBase Bug DiscussionInterBase GeneralInterBase IBConsoleInterBase OpenSourceInterBase ReplicationInterBase SQLInterBase ThirdpartyInterBase Installation Miscellaneous Borland Newsgroups----------------AppCenterAppServerEnteraVisiBroker  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.